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In honor of Veterans Day, I thought it only appropriate to give a very big "Thank You" to everyone who has served in the armed forces.  It is sometimes a thankless job protecting our freedoms because of the politics that are always associated with any military action.  I encourage everyone to call the Veterans they know and thank them personally for the time they served our country.

I also would like to propose that the following four movies are the greatest war/military movies of all time.  I might be slightly biased in my choices due to my age and prior military service.  What do you think?

1.  "Saving Private Ryan" - Tom Hanks' line to Matt Damon and following scene with the elder Private Ryan emotionally hit me every time.

2.  "Platoon" - I love the distinct differences in the leadership styles of Tom Berenger's and Willem Dafoe's characters.

3.  "Full Metal Jacket" - R. Lee Ermey in one of the finest military roles of all time.  The closest depiction of Marine Corps boot camp available.

4.  "Glory" - A powerful Civil War masterpiece that captivates and motivates anyone who watches it.

Others needing serious consideration:  Gone with the Wind, Schindler's List, Letter's from Iwo Jima, Flags of our Fathers, The Bridge Over the River Kwai, M*A*S*H, Apocalypse Now, Patton, Heartbreak Ridge, Pork Chop Hill, The Deer Hunter, The Patriot, Good Morning Vietnam, Black Hawk Down, and We Were Soldiers.

Jason Tangen, Veteran of USMC

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